KENILWORTH – A grant of $2,100 will help pay for new windows and steel siding at Epoch’s Garage in Kenilworth.
UGDSB approves $40-million loan for new school
GUELPH – Construction is underway and a new Guelph high school with space for 894 students is set to open in September 2026.
Student, staff achievement to be recognized at board meetings
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a program to recognize students and staff members who have accomplished something outstanding.
High school senators share what’s working at Upper Grand schools
GUELPH – The two new student trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) presented their first report during a Sept. 23 meeting.
New Drayton school named Saint Martin of Tours
DRAYTON – Grade 4 and 5 students in Mount Forest are celebrating this week as the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has chosen the name they suggested for a new elementary school in Drayton.
Local high school students perform on stage with Alice Cooper
GUELPH – Members of the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s Chamber Choir travelled to Toronto last week and performed to a crowd of thousands, alongside shock rock legend Alice Cooper.
Advocates push back against Bill 33, policing in schools
GUELPH – “Fund our schools, not policing in schools.” That was the resounding message from a group gathered in front of the Upper Grand District School Board office (UGSDB) on Oct. 2.
Policy for supporting students with prevalent medical conditions released for public consultation
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is updating its policy for students with medical conditions including asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy.
School board trustee granted leave of absence
GUELPH – A leave of absence for up to six weeks has been approved for Upper Grand District School Board trustee Robin Ross, to give her time to recover from illness.
Alison Brown’s new book offers blueprint for finding rest
MAPLETON – Sit down, even if it isn’t finished.
Catholic elementary students run cross country at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – Students in Grades 3 through 8 in the Wellington Catholic District School Board attended a cross country meet at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Oct. 1 and 2.
Public provides feedback on Mount Forest Community Centre
MAPLETON – The future of the Mount Forest Community Centre is up in the air, and Wellington North council and staff are reviewing public feedback to determine what’s next.
Event highlights concerns about policing in schools
GUELPH – Does policing in schools make students safer? According to Andrea Vásquez Jiménez, data paints a clear picture that the answer to this question is no.
Mapleton Township adopts new sign bylaw
MAPLETON – There are new rules here about what signs are permitted and where.
Interim attendance boundary approved for new Guelph high school
GUELPH – About 50 parents, students and teachers crowded into the Upper Grand District School Board’s office on Sept. 23.